Honestly never saw it; have only seen a couple of the highlights from yesterday.
I had a friend's wedding to attend at 4:30, so I listened to a bit of the first quarter on the radio and got caught up after getting home.
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I had a friend's wedding to attend at 4:30, so I listened to a bit of the first quarter on the radio and got caught up after getting home.
I think Murphy needs 3 td passes to break the record of 22 in a season
What a great win! I have to admit, I've been very critical of the offense. Rightfully so at times, but I have to give credit where it's due.
While not perfect, it's gotten better every game. The Defense has been rock solid all year.
Duke has two very winnable games to finish the season at 9-3 & 5-3. LFG!!!!
While not perfect, it's gotten better every game. The Defense has been rock solid all year.
Duke has two very winnable games to finish the season at 9-3 & 5-3. LFG!!!!
Interesting that both times we had a bye, the other team we play after the bye week also had byes, so we had no advantage.
I know that Duke played at least one other team (I think Georgia Tech) that played us after their bye week.
I know that Duke played at least one other team (I think Georgia Tech) that played us after their bye week.
If Duke beats Wake to go 3-0 against the in state schools it has to help recruiting especially on the defensive side. Our guys are going after the ball on every tackle
Didn’t we lose a wide receiver to State? Think I heard they were flipping him to a db
we did. Kemp flipped 7 weeks ago so that was before the season was really going. wonder how he feels now seeing how poor the nc state qb's have performed and how MM is just getting better and better. he also may just want to be defensive player which i understand. Gompers seems to be a kid most people are recruiting as a lb instead of a te. i played both sides of the line in high school and i really enjoyed the dline better.
I understand Jacquez Moore is coming back next year. That is big news!
To me the big one coming back is Chandler Rivers. He is an absolute DOG on defense and his dad says he loves Duke and is coming back
I didn't know he had another season left. Boy if he could grow 2 inches he would be a sure fire pro.
so just to make sure everyone is catching this Bradley Gompers LB/TE and Nate Sheppard RB both moved up to 4 star status on this board.
I dont know that we have ever had this much defensive talent verbally committed in one year
Sampson Onuoha DE 5.7
Tommy Rupley DT 5.7
Bradley Gompers LB/TE 5.8
Kolby Harmon DB 5.7
Bariate Kara DE 5.7
Bryce Davis DE 5.9
Maliki Wright DB 5.6
Elliot Schaper LB 5.6
Kaleb Lanier DB 5.6
Asher Wasserman LB 5.6
Julius Columbus DT 5.6
there are others committed but that is basically a starting line up of mid 3star to higher just on D
i actually feel good about us keeping most of these kids because we normally get a highly rated player early on who down the line looks around and says ''where is my help?'' but this year we are adding more and more so no one should feel alone.
GO MANNY!!!!!
I dont know that we have ever had this much defensive talent verbally committed in one year
Sampson Onuoha DE 5.7
Tommy Rupley DT 5.7
Bradley Gompers LB/TE 5.8
Kolby Harmon DB 5.7
Bariate Kara DE 5.7
Bryce Davis DE 5.9
Maliki Wright DB 5.6
Elliot Schaper LB 5.6
Kaleb Lanier DB 5.6
Asher Wasserman LB 5.6
Julius Columbus DT 5.6
there are others committed but that is basically a starting line up of mid 3star to higher just on D
i actually feel good about us keeping most of these kids because we normally get a highly rated player early on who down the line looks around and says ''where is my help?'' but this year we are adding more and more so no one should feel alone.
GO MANNY!!!!!
also big turnout for final home game this weekend so pressure on to play well
sampson onuoha
queanu johnson
dan mahan
tommy rupley
kavon simmons
julius columbus
kaleb lanier
evan scott
javion solomon
asher wasserman
daniel boyd IOL 6'4'' 290 lbs. he decommitted from first school and per crystal ball coming to us we hope.
camaul king S 6' 170lbs class of 26
travis burgess QB 6'4'' 180lbs class of 26
sampson onuoha
queanu johnson
dan mahan
tommy rupley
kavon simmons
julius columbus
kaleb lanier
evan scott
javion solomon
asher wasserman
daniel boyd IOL 6'4'' 290 lbs. he decommitted from first school and per crystal ball coming to us we hope.
camaul king S 6' 170lbs class of 26
travis burgess QB 6'4'' 180lbs class of 26
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If we finish out the season well (let's say 2 wins out of 3) then we certainly will be a program on the uptick.
Lift I know EXACTLY what you are saying. It's TRUE! However, to some degree Manny has already established an "UPTICK" in the program. OFC
I'm just thinking that both for our "committed" recruits as well as others who may be wavering on their commitment to other schools, a strong finish will encourage young players to want to be part of a program on the upswing.
Quite a difference from the predictions that we'd win 3-5 games this year!
Quite a difference from the predictions that we'd win 3-5 games this year!
Agreed, Liftee. I didn’t think we’d be a 3-4 win team this year, but 5 seemed realistic. This isn’t sour grapes, but I’m glad we have Manny and not Midnight Mike. And I suspect that the players who returned from last year would say the same thing. If we run the table for the rest of this year, we may grab some decommits and be able to attract portal guys for any positions we feel we need help at.
Manny seems like a Duke guy, i.e., tough but clean, committed to the players more than just for their on the field activities. Hope we get more than 2 years from him.
I know we've all been frustrated at times with the team. However, if we were told Duke has a legit shot to finish the reg season 9-3 and 5-3. That they would beat uncheat and the wuf pak. We'd all happyily take it w/o hesitation.
I think Manny was a great choice for Duke FB! Glad he's there!
I think Manny was a great choice for Duke FB! Glad he's there!
Amen Lift the 7 wins thus far, beating the Cheats down the road and NC State are a tremendous high. Quite simply, the fact we still have a chance to win 10 games(and win the state title), is mind blowing!!
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I think the road that brought Manny to Duke he might stay a while. He has been a pleasant surprise first year. I like the way he uses the 5'8 175 pound safety on the blitz. Not many coaches would come up with that.
so javin gordon RB decommits. not surprising. he was #2 behind nate sheppard coming in and now that jaquez moore says he is coming back he was going to be buried on the depth chart
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Very knowledgeable gentleman, especially of Duke Football. Told me he believes the Blue Devils have done a 180 from the days of an ill-fated goal line half back pass at UNC in 2019...
There were two consecutive years of really BAD Duke Football (pretty much "ground zero") following in '20 and '21. However the retirement of AD Kevin White, and promotion of replacement Nina King signaled a renewed interest in WINNING.
Don't let the door hit ya' on your way out son. This is DUKE FOOTBALL, and the REBUILDING DAYS are over. We RELOAD!!
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Your check is in the mail Lift for "young guy." You gave me a nice chuckle. Duke 26, VA Tech 21.
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I'm surprised there's no mention of Daniel Jones being released by the Giants. He always tried his best despite the most challenging of times. I hope he catches on with a better franchise that appreciate his talents and maturity.
Jones needs to be with a stable franchise, not one that has a whirlwind coaching carousel, and can’t give him a O-line to protect him. I’m a Vikings fan, and as well as Sam Darnold has done this year, Jones would thrive there. I wish Jones had been released last year…
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I don’t see Jones as an NFL caliber starting QB no matter who he’s with. I think he can be a serviceable backup. Nothing really struck out to me while at Duke that he could be a good starting QB at the next level. I guess that’s just my opinion. I know he doesnt have much to work with in NY but he’s not looked good since signing that contract.
IMO the expectations were too high on Daniel because he was drafted too soon while not showing that much potential. He was in way over his head. Hope he mentally can recover from his time in NY and get another shot.
IMO the expectations were too high on Daniel because he was drafted too soon while not showing that much potential. He was in way over his head. Hope he mentally can recover from his time in NY and get another shot.
WOW things are different now. there are going to be 50 commits, targets and prospects at the game today. you add in family and friends you can see the bar has been hugely raised for the football program. Just great to see the money we are now using on recruiting and that it is paying off so far.
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GAME DAY! C'mon guys, copy what the basketball team did last night! Come out strong and don't take your foot off the gas!
I feel very good about this team, and Coach Manny's preparation for games.
I feel very good about this team, and Coach Manny's preparation for games.
One hell of a pass to start the game!! 86 yard TD. WAY TO GO DUKE!!!
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One hell of a 2nd possession. 77 yard TD pass for Duke!! Keep it rolling boys!!!
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Murphy can look so good and all of a sudden look so bad. That was his problem eay this year!!
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If Murphy don't get his act together start of third quarter let him watch he can't read the field tonight
IMO, his stats are so misleading. He can throw long, but making accurate throws or intelligent decisions (case in point, the end of 2nd Q pick) are not his skills. And don’t get me started on his running/scrambling abilities.
COLD and stressful night fellas but we got the W. Both offense and defense were inconsistent, lack of a running game hurt. I live 10 min from wake so I’ll make the trip next week
I’m curious whether there will be any consequences for Murphy’s flipping off the stands after the first TD. I’d like to know what that was about.
